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In Illinois, there is a set process for determining parental responsibilities with clear definitions of what they entail. While there is no rule that courts must allocate parental responsibilities to both divorced parents, many parents come to an agreement to share...
Discussions over alimony are often the most contentious part of divorce negotiations. Alimony is awarded to ensure that the petitioning spouse is able to meet their monthly financial obligations, but it does not guarantee that they will continue to have the same...
Illinois parents might consider telling their kids about their divorce to be one of the hardest conversations they’ll ever have with their children. It’s important to tell your children about your divorce plans before they find out from someone else though. Figure out...
Divorce proves to be a trying time, and many estranged spouses want things to end quickly. Rushing through a divorce settlement may seemingly help deal with current stress and anxiety levels, but expediency may result in financial troubles. Divorces taking place in...
When getting divorced in Illinois, a lot of issues need to be addressed During this time, one of the biggest decisions is what will happen to the home you and your spouse lived in. Fortunately, you have several possible options to choose from. Here's a closer look at...
As divorced or separated parents in Illinois figure out how to continue raising their children after their relationship has ended, they might face situations related to child support and child custody. However, they must remember that these two issues are seen as...
Divorce is stressful as it is, but when you own a business together, it can be even more complicated. A business is a marital asset, so whether you and your spouse operated the business together or not, each spouse may be entitled to a portion of the value of the...
If you are considering a divorce in Illinois, you might want to have a consultation with an attorney to get some of your general questions answered and get an idea of what to expect throughout the process. The better prepared that you are in this initial consultation,...
You may have heard that roughly half of the marriages in America end in divorce. However, this statistic is considered to be highly misleading among various groups that have studied divorce trends in Illinois and throughout the country. This is because studies don't...
Divorce cases in Illinois involve deciding who gets what. One such challenge is deciding who gets to keep the family dog. Pets may be highly valued by both parties, so during a divorce, it may be quite difficult to determine who gets custody of the dog. It is...
